Brightline Train Collides with Car in North Miami, Injuring One Person

Train-Car Collision in North Miami

• 💥 A Brightline train collided with a vehicle on Wednesday afternoon in North Miami, causing significant damage.
• 📍 The incident occurred around 4:30 PM at Northeast 141st Street and Biscayne Boulevard, near a Lexus dealership.
• 🚗 The vehicle was struck by the northbound Brightline train, resulting in a mangled car and debris scattered at the scene.

Injury and Response

• 🤕 One person, the driver of the car, was critically injured in the collision.
• 🚁 The individual was airlifted to a nearby hospital; their current condition is unknown.
• 🗣️ Witnesses reported hearing screaming and the train horn before the impact, with one witness stating the driver was still moving after the crash.

Scene and Service Impact

• 🚧 The railroad crossing arm at the intersection was also damaged during the incident.
• 🛑 The Brightline train stopped approximately 500 feet from the crash site.
• 🚦 Brightline service is currently running but has been slowed in both directions due to the crash investigation and cleanup.